Featured Program
Hammond Research Fund Proposals — First Deadline April 11
Please note: The RFA has been updated regarding eligibility for PhD candidates. Please be sure to review the application requirements.
- Please email no later than Friday, April 11 to inform staff of your intent to submit. You will be contacted to set up a meeting to review and assist with budget preparation.
- All applicants submit final budget/justification via email no later than Friday, May 2 to allow review of final budget and budget justification prior to submission.
- Applications must be submitted via email by Friday, May 9 by 11:59 p.m. EST.
- Click for all details and application requirements.
Reproductive Justice Conference — March 21
Beverly Gray, MD, will be a panelist at the upcoming "Honoring 31 Years of Reproductive Justice" Conference presented by the Department of Women's and Gender Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The keynote speaker is Destiny Lopez, acting co-CEO of the Guttmacher Institute, and a national reproductive justice leader and strategist. The event takes place March 21 from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Learn more about the conference and register.
Duke MBA Health Care Conference — March 26
Bridging the Gap: Advancing Health Equity Together will be held Wednesday, March 26 in the Fuqua School of Business Geneen Auditorium. Join health care leaders to discuss strategies for achieving health equity by addressing disparities in care, fostering collaboration and driving systematic change in the health care industry.
Hammond Research Day Poster Opportunity for Students and Trainees — Deadline April 1
This year, current medical students, PhD candidates and postdocs working with ob/gyn faculty members will have the opportunity to share their work through posters at the Hammond Research Day on May 9. Posters will be presented in the Duke Shouth Amphitheater throughout the day, and poster authors are encouraged to attend the Research Day program and reception to share their work. Posters presented at other conferences are acceptable. Interested students must submit a 300-word abstract to Sarah Wright by April 1. Please note that students/trainees may only submit one abstract each; the committee is not accepting multiple abstracts per student.
AAOGF Bridge Funding Award — Due April 1
The AAOGF Bridge Funding Award is designed to stabilize research programs of promising physician scientists in obstetrics and gynecology who have not been successful in obtaining independent research funding or who have a temporary lapse in funding. Applications are due Tuesday, April 1.
10th Annual Multidisciplinary Benign Urology Research Symposium — April 9
Faculty, fellows, postdocs, students and staff from any discipline are encouraged to attend the 10th Annual Multidisciplinary Benign Urology Research Symposium, held Wednesday, April 9 at the Trent Semans Center Great Hall. Travel awards are available to eligible trainees submitting abstracts. The symposium will include panels on "Artificial Intelligence — Where Are We Now?" and "Advancing the Precision of Neuromodulation in Urology." Register.
Communicating in Uncertain Times Seminar — April 11
The Duke University School of Medicine Office for Faculty is hosting a virtual seminar on communicating in uncertain times on Friday, April 11 from 8:30-10 a.m. The seminar will provide practical strategies to help leaders show up for their teams, communicate clearly and foster connection during challenging times. Content will explore ways to help maintain morale while working through challenges.
AAOGF /SASGOG Pilot Grant — Due April 15
The American Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Foundation (AAOGF) and the Society of Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology (SASGOG) are pleased to announce a pilot grant opportunity to provide $25,000 in funding to a qualified candidate to assist in anticipation of applying for a future mentored award. Applications are due Tuesday, April 15.
Duke Apheresis Blood Drive — April 15
Duke's apheresis team is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, April 15 in the Trent Semans Center Great Hall from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Slots are available every 15 minutes. Click here and enter "Duke" to schedule an appointment.
Global Health Lecture — April 17
Duke University School of Nursing's Office of Global and Community Health Initiatives is hosting the 14th Annual Dorothy L. Powell Global Health Lecture, featuring a keynote by Dr. Sheila Davis, Chief Executive Officer at Partners In Health. This event, to be held Thursday, April 17 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Duke University School of Nursing, is a unique opportunity to engage with a global leader whose work has profoundly impacted health care and advanced health equity worldwide.
2025 DUHS Safety and Quality Conference — April 17
The Duke Safety and Quality Conference will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025. The event will focus on quality and culture improvement initiatives across the organization. Duke Health professionals, GME trainees and students are invited to submit project and research abstracts for a virtual poster session. Learn more.
Department Plans First Climate Action Day — April 23
Recognizing the public health and humanitarian crisis being caused by climate change, Duke Ob/Gyn is convening the First Annual Climate Action Day on April 23 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the Duke South Amphitheater and virtually by Zoom. This inaugural event, which coincides with internationally commemorated Earth Day, is being organized by the steering committee of the Duke Climate Action Collaborative to Promote Reproductive Health (CACRH). Based administratively in the department, CACRH aims to elevate the impact of climate change on the reproductive health trajectory and create solutions that improve the lives of the women, families and communities cared for by Duke Health. Learn more about the event.
NC Ob/Gyn Society and NC Section of ACOG 2025 Annual Meeting — April 25-27
The NC Ob/Gyn Society and the NC Section of ACOG will hold the 2025 Annual Meeting from April 25-27 at the Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Learn more or register.
BIRCWH Call for Applications — Due April 30
The BIRCWH Program provides advanced research training, mentoring and career guidance for junior faculty interested in pursuing a research scientist career. BIRCWH research spans the entire spectrum of women’s health topics, and the program is open to all types of disciplines, clinicians and non-clinicians. BIRCWH scholars receive salary support for a minimum of two years and must dedicate 75% of full professional effort to research and professional development related to their BIRCWH project. Applications are due Wednesday, April 30.
Music Near the Gardens Moves to East Campus — May 28-June 25
Music Near the Gardens is a special edition of Duke Arts' long-running summer concert series while Sarah P. Duke Gardens undergoes renovations. Curated by musician and Pinhook owner Kym Register and hosted by local artist Stormie Daie, this year's five-concert series will move to Duke's East Campus, offering an expanded capacity and walk-up format, free and open to all. Concerts will take place at 7 p.m. every Wednesday from May 28 through June 25. The full lineup will be announced in late April.
KURe Call for Applications — Due July 1
The Multidisciplinary K12 Urologic Research Career Development Program (KURe) is recruiting talented clinical, translational and basic science researchers (MD, DO, PhD, MD/PhD) from diverse disciplines who are interested in building an independent research career using collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches to benign urological research questions. Applications are due Tuesday, July 1.
Carter Society 75th Anniversary — Sept. 11-13
Faculty, please save the date and join us to celebrate the Carter Society's 75th anniversary during our annual meeting in Durham, North Carolina from Sept. 11-13, 2025. More details and registration links will be released soon.
Coordinated Support for School of Medicine Faculty During Difficult Times
In an effort to support faculty during this time of uncertainty and rapid change, the Duke University School of Medicine is partnering with Duke University and DUHS to offer coordinated support. Learn more about the available services for faculty at medschool.duke.edu/faculty.
Duke Military Association Affinity Group
The Duke Military Association (DMA) Affinity Group offers opportunities to network internally, attracts and retains veteran talent, promotes professional development and supports community outreach activities. Learn about the group, download a virtual meeting background to use, and more.
Cancer Dictionary
As a way to cope during her treatment for cancer, patient Duke Cancer patient Janis Krempa created a unique dictionary that used more traditional vocabulary — and a bit of humor — that made it easier to talk with her loved ones about her cancer journey (for example, she defines a chest port as a "pop socket" and the process of undergoing chemotherapy as "chemmunion"). Read Janis' story here, and read her dictionary here.
Duke Service: Protected Network for Research
The Compute and Data Services Alliance (CDSA) is pleased to announce the launch of its first service: the Protected Network for Research (PNR). The PNR is improving support for researchers who work with regulated and sensitive research data, other than DUHS electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI). The newly launched PNR consists of technical services and facilitative services to assist with necessary regulatory requirements. Researchers can receive full-service assistance when they need it and use self-service tools when they do not. Register for a one-hour virtual PNR information session here. More CDSA services are coming soon. To stay up to date on CDSA initiatives and services, join the mailing list, email your question or visit the website.
Clinical Trials Website and Directory: My Duke Research
The Duke University School of Medicine partnered with CTSI's Research Equity and Diversity Initiative (READI) and the Duke Office of Clinical Research (DOCR) to launch a new community-facing website about clinical research at Duke called "My Duke Research." The website aims to provide help information on research, share updates about current studies and research results and highlight the connection between health research and community health.
Duke's Sexual and Gender Diversity Advisory Council
The Sexual and Gender Diversity Advisory Council (SAGDAC) is a think tank that helps support collaboration and a wide range of innovative LGBTQ+ initiatives across Duke. Watch this video to learn more about the council’s advocacy work—from ensuring clinicians use appropriate terms in medical records to partnering with law students to address legal issues such as denied insurance claims.
Duke Moms Affinity Group
Duke Moms Affinity Group hosts a variety of opportunities for mothers to find support. A committee of Duke moms partners to provide fellowship and connection among like-minded members and to promote events across the Triangle. The group is making plans to host bi-monthly Moms Night Out events and Park Play Dates. Watch this video to hear members share what they love about the community or share your interest in volunteering by sending an email to DukeMoms@duke.edu.